About Sydney

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Sydney, nicknamed "The Harbour City" is situated on Australia's south-east coast, built around Port Jackson. It is one of the breath taking and exciting cities of Australia. It offers a multitude of activities to suit all ages, perfect weather and endless list of attractive things to see and do, making it an ideal and the most preferred destination for the tourists. Recreation, exploration, adventure and entertainment waits for you in this multicultural city which boasts of fine dining places, world class accommodation, splendid tourists’ places and incredible shopping complexes etc.


Fast Facts

Country Cumberland.
Area The total geographical area is 12144.6 Km².
Population The total population is 4,399,722.
Languages The most commonly spoken languages in Sydney are English, Arabic, Greek and Chinese.
Currency The currency of Sydney is Australian Dollar.
Geographic Coordination 33°51'35.9"S 151°12'40"E.
Climate and Weather Sydney has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters, and rainfall spread throughout the year.
Best Time to Visit The best time to visit Sydney is in spring and autumn, especially around March-April or October – November.

Sydney Tourist Attractions - Best Places to Visit

Sydney is a fantastic city for day tours, as there are so many places to see. The nature has endowed its whole beauty on Sydney and so it offers you some of the best attractions like :

    → Sydney Bridgeclimb : - Sydney Bridgeclimb is one of the most exciting ways to see Sydney. You can climb to the Australia's most famous landmark and view the city.

    → Port Stephens : - Port Stephens is a beautiful coastal haven where the country meets the sea. It is a perfect place where crystal clear blue water and pristine coastline with white sandy beaches altogether tranquilize your senses.

    → Sydney Opera House : - Sydney Opera House is the most well known attractions in Sydney. This place is world famous for organizing several cultural, light and dance shows.

    → Sydney Aquarium : - The place offers you a golden opportunity to have an extraordinary view of the aquatic animals like sharks, dolphins, and a wide variety of fishes.

    → Other major attractions include Royal Botanical Gardens, Luna Park and Sydney Tower and breathtaking World Heritage Blue Mountains.

    → Beaches : - The city offers an endless list of the beautiful and vast beaches. They stretch from North to South and offer plenty beach activities for example sun bathing, swimming, surfing etc.

    Some of the popular beaches are : -
    • Bronte Beach
    • Clovelly Beach
    • Collaroy
    • Shelly Beach
    • Whale Beach.

Things To Do

Sydney is an awe-inspiring city that puts forward plenty of “Things To Do” for its visitors. The never ending list of the “Must Do” things will compel you to extend your stay in Sydney and ensures that there is something for every one.
    ◊ Museums
    In the day time you can visit several popular museums of the city such as the Australian Museum, the Powerhouse Museum, the Art Gallery of New South Wales, the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Australian National Maritime Museum. All these museums acquaint you to the golden history and prosperous present of the city.

    ◊ Cruise the harbour
    Enjoy the amazing experience of dining or sight seeing with your loved ones on a cruise. You can take a cruise on Sydney Harbor.

    You can also head to the beaches, try fishing and have peace of mind.

Entertainment

Sydney hosts some of the Australia’s greatest cultural as well as social events. The major ones include the Sydney Festival, the Biennale of Sydney Tropfest and Flickerfest, Mardi Gras Parade and many more. You can participate also and become a part of Australia’s rich cultural heritage.

Nightlife is the first thing that comes to mind when talked about entertainment in the beautiful city of Australia, Sydney. Sydney has an active and exuberant nightlife. There are several cafes, bars and clubs which play live music or stand-up comedies. The famous hangouts for nights are located near the Oxford Street, Darling harbor, Hyde Park and Taylor Square. Kings Cross is the traditional red light area with bars, clubs etc.

Food

The city offers you an extensive range of restaurants, eating outlets, eateries and so on with excellent ambience and luscious food at reasonable prices. You can find everything ranging from Asian, Mediterranean, African, South American to Western or good old Australian cuisines. Some of the popular local restaurants are :
  • Efendy Restaurant
  • Dunes Restaurant & Kiosk
  • Mand's Indian Restaurant
  • Jordons Seafood Restaurant
  • Georges Bar & Grill

Shopping

Sydney is a shopper’s paradise as it offers a unique and comprehensive shopping experience. The city has plenty shopping complexes and up-markets near the Pitt Street Mall, Market Street and King Street. The Strand and Queen Victoria Building near the Town Hall are also popular places for shopping. Below are some of the favorite tourists’ places for shopping :
  • Queen Victoria Building : - Queen Victoria Building known for expensive boutiques, antiques, jewellery etc.
  • Birkenhead Point Shopping Centre : - houses many factory outlet shops with good discounts.
  • Broadway Shopping Centre : - Broadway Shopping Centre is a home to two supermarkets, cinema and excellent food court.
  • Imperial Arcade : - Imperial Arcade is located in the middle of Pitt Street Mall.

Activities

Sydney is an ideal place for outdoor and leisure activities. The tourists visiting the city have dozen of choices open for sports and outdoor adventure. The mountains, the rocky terrain and densely covered areas provide fabulous opportunities for hiking, climbing, caving, mountain biking etc. The pristine coastline and sandy beaches offer abundant in terms of sports and adventure like :
    ♣ Water Surfing
    ♣ Snorkeling
    ♣ Diving
    ♣ Beach Cruise
    ♣ Kayaking
    ♣ Skydive
    ♣ Hot Air Balloon
    ♣ Sailing is a good option to enjoy some intimate moments with the loved one.

Local Transport

Sydney has a large and well run Government public transport system. Mostly the locals prefer to commute by car through the system of roads and motorways. There are excellent train and bus networks that cover all the areas of the city and are the main modes for the tourists to travel around. Taking a City Circle train, the Monorail or walking is the best way of seeing city attractions, while there are ferries available all around which are not expensive. You can also hire a taxi during your stay in Sydney, but they are little expensive but the most comfortable to travel by.

Getting Around

The Kingsford Smith Airport is the main international and domestic airport of Sydney. It daily operates several international as well as domestic flights. Reaching the city by air is the best choice as it is fast and convenient. There are several inter-state buses available also which are cheap and comfortable. You can travel by these buses which connect main cities of the country to Sydney.